The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 38,400
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D3 is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
168
103.5
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.89 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
35 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
731 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
28.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
